Bevis Marks

In just three sessions Rabbi Morris will teach you to read Hebrew! Free for members (RSVP) and £20 for non-members. Booking online is required.

Each week following mornings services and breakfast study the tractate of Berahot about the origin and meaning of Jewish prayer.

In just three sessions Rabbi Morris will teach you to read Hebrew! Free for members (RSVP) and £20 for non-members. Booking online is required.

Each week following mornings services and breakfast study the tractate of Berahot about the origin and meaning of Jewish prayer.

Learn how to make beautiful lanterns and celebrate Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. Booking essential, limited space! RSVP below

Each week following mornings services and breakfast study the tractate of Berahot about the origin and meaning of Jewish prayer.

Each month we gather for a lovely lunch catered by Zest and enjoy insights on the weekly Parasha. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Sponsorship opportunities available.

Join Rabbi Morris for a special Young Couples Shabbat Lunch for Hanukkah. For more details please email: rabbimorris@sephardi.org.uk

Join us for a grand candlelit Hanukkah Service, Habdalah, lighting the Hanukkiah and... doughnuts!  

Each week following mornings services and breakfast study the tractate of Berahot about the origin and meaning of Jewish prayer.

Learning night at Bevis: Bet Midrash followed by lecture Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash. Enjoy studying ancient texts in small groups on a range of subjects from Parashah, Talmud, and Jewish Philosophy. Each group will be led by a young scholar.

Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim. The first term looks at Hahamim from the 17th and 18th centuries, the second term from the 19th century, and the third from the 20th century. Yaakov Sasportas – London’s First Rabbi. Monday, 15th October David Nieto – Bevis’ First Rabbi. Monday, 12th November Moshe Cohen D’Azavedo…

Each week following mornings services and breakfast study the tractate of Berahot about the origin and meaning of Jewish prayer.

Welcome 2018’s new members and celebrate the growth of Bevis Marks Synagogue’s community.

Learn how to perform the S&P synagogue mitsvot and enjoy lunch with Rabbi Morris. The training begins after Shabbat morning Kiddush. RSVP: rabbimorris@bevismarks.org.uk

Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash to study the Book of Joshua with Rabbi Morris. Monday 14th January Monday 4th February Monday 4th March 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim. The second term looks at Hahamim from the 19th century, and the third from the 20th century. Haham Raphael Meldola. Monday, 14th January Hazzan David Aaron de Sola. Monday, 4th February Haham Benjamin Artom. Monday, 4th March 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Each month gather for lunch and enjoy insights on the weekly Parashah. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Thank you to our sponsors.

Join us for a drama workshop with the Pascal Theatre Company. Sunday 20th January: Hiding, Secrecy and Revealing - The Crypto Jews. This workshop looks at the history of the Crypto Jews: these were Jews who hid their identity and lived as Christians. Sunday 27th January: Novo Cemetery - This workshop looks at the history of the Novo Cemetery in Queen Mary University, Mile End and will use drama to engage with, and explore, some of the stories and lives…

Join Young World Jewish Relief & Bevis Marks after work and celebrate Tu Bishvat in style! £10 online, £20 at the door. For YP ages 20's & 30's.  

Dayan Dadoun is the newest appointee to the S&P Sephardi Bet Din. He and his wife will be spending Shabbat at Bevis Marks.

Join us for a drama workshop with the Pascal Theatre Company. Sunday 27th January: Novo Cemetery - This workshop looks at the history of the Novo Cemetery in Queen Mary University, Mile End and will use drama to engage with, and explore, some of the stories and lives of the people buried there. Sunday 3rd February: A Reimagined Time Line - Adding in Sephardi Hidden Histories. This workshop looks at the English history taught in many schools and the significant…

We welcome Nachshon Rodrigues Pereira and the Bendigamos community from Amsterdam for a special Shabbat at Bevis Marks. Join us for YP Shabbat dinner and Shabbat Lunch.

We welcome Nachshon Rodrigues Pereira and the Bendigamos community from Amsterdam for a special Shabbat at Bevis Marks. Join us for YP Shabbat dinner and Shabbat Lunch.

Join us for a drama workshop with the Pascal Theatre Company. Sunday 27th January: Novo Cemetery - This workshop looks at the history of the Novo Cemetery in Queen Mary University, Mile End and will use drama to engage with, and explore, some of the stories and lives of the people buried there. Sunday 3rd February: A Reimagined Time Line - Adding in Sephardi Hidden Histories. This workshop looks at the English history taught in many schools and the significant…

Bevis Marks Synagogue will host an afternoon exploring the truth behind the fiction. With Dr Aviva Dautch, Rabbi Morris and the author Rachel Kadish via video stream from America. Rachel Kadish’s historical novel, set in the City of London following the Readmission of the Jews, won a National Jewish Book Award. For those who have read it, and those who haven’t but would like to find out more, Bevis Marks Synagogue will host an afternoon exploring the truth behind the fiction. 3.00 - 3.30pm Arrival.…

Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash to study the Book of Joshua with Rabbi Morris. Monday 14th January Monday 4th February Monday 4th March 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim. The second term looks at Hahamim from the 19th century, and the third from the 20th century. Haham Raphael Meldola. Monday, 14th January Hazzan David Aaron de Sola. Monday, 4th February Haham Benjamin Artom. Monday, 4th March 7:00pm – 8:00pm

Each month gather for lunch and enjoy insights on the weekly Parashah. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Thank you to our sponsors.

Join us for a unique Shabbat with Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck who will be spending time at Bevis Marks Synagogue with his family. Service starts at 6:30pm Followed by a community dinner Shabbat afternoon Q&A followed by Arbit and Habdalah

Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash to study the Book of Joshua with Rabbi Morris. Monday 14th January Monday 4th February Monday 4th March 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim. The second term looks at Hahamim from the 19th century, and the third from the 20th century. Haham Raphael Meldola. Monday, 14th January Hazzan David Aaron de Sola. Monday, 4th February Haham Benjamin Artom. Monday, 4th March 7:00pm – 8:00pm

London's University Jewish Societies will spend Shabbat at Bevis Marks Synagogue. Option to stay overnight with meals, tours, and lectures throughout. The schedule: Friday night 5:45pm Tour of Synagogue 6:45pm Service followed by dinner Shabbat day: 7:00am Service followed by Kiddush and lunch together with 'Walking Tour of Jewish East End'

Each month gather for lunch and enjoy insights on the weekly Parashah. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Thank you to our sponsors.

Join us for a Megillah reading followed by cocktails, hamentaschen and refreshments. Wednesday 20th March at 6:45pm Arbit and Megillah with Rabbi Joseph Dweck Thursday 21st March at 7:00am Megillah and breakfast Seuda with Rabbi Elia

Join us for a Shabbat with Senior Rabbi Joseph Dweck. Service times: Friday night at 6:30pm Shabbat morning at 8:30am Mincha after Kiddush Q&A at 6:30pm Arbit and Habdalah at 7:15pm

Join Rabbi Morris on the second night of Pesah for an insightful and engaging Community Seder.  

Each month gather for lunch and enjoy insights on the weekly Parashah. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Thank you to our sponsors.

Join us for a special service and Kiddush celebrating Yom Ha'Atsmaut with Israeli style food.

Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash to study the Book of Joshua with Rabbi Morris.

Join Rabbi Morris to study the book of Joshua in the new Bet Midrash at 6:00pm followed by a lecture on Haham Moses Gaster at 7:00pm. Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim.

Each month gather for lunch and enjoy insights on the weekly Parashah. Followed by Minha in our historic synagogue. Thank you to our sponsors.

Each month gather in the new Bevis Marks Synagogue Bet Midrash to study the Book of Joshua with Rabbi Morris.

Join Rabbi Morris to study the book of Joshua in the new Bet Midrash at 6:00pm followed by a lecture on 'Three Centuries of Rabbinic Leadership: A Review & Assessment' at 7:00pm. Over the centuries the S&P Sephardi community has benefited from the leadership of towering rabbinic figures. This series looks at these erudite individuals, the challenges they faced, and the impact they left on Anglo-Jewry’s Sephardim.

Join Rabbi Morris and visit a time when the East End was home to Sephardic schools, poor houses, cemeteries, an orphanage, an elder care home, and almost a new synagogue when Bevis Marks Synagogue was nearly demolished in the 19th century. Learn about these places and the stories of the Sephardic East End during the 17th-21st century. Sushi Reception followed by the walk. ** Must book in advance. **

Learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. Topics include Shabbat, Prayer, Life Cycle, etc. (Please note, this is not a conversion class.)

Each week gather with friends to study a seasonal page of Talmud from the High Holidays to Hanukkah. No prior experience necessary. Topic for September: ‘Tractate Rosh Hashanah: The Meaning of the Jewish New Year’  

Prior to Friday evening services meet in the synagogue to study a Rabbinic teaching on the weekly Torah portion.

(Nearly) each month enjoy a dinner, socialise and celebrate Shabbat together. Each dinner will highlight a young member of the community who will share a Jewish take on their area of expertise. To book a ticket for a November dinner, click here. To book a ticket for a December dinner, click here.

Learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. Topics include Shabbat, Prayer, Life Cycle, etc. (Please note, this is not a conversion class.)

Each week gather with friends to study a seasonal page of Talmud from the High Holidays to Hanukkah. No prior experience necessary. Topic for September: ‘Tractate Rosh Hashanah: The Meaning of the Jewish New Year’  

Learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. Topics include Shabbat, Prayer, Life Cycle, etc. (Please note, this is not a conversion class.)

Each week gather with friends to study a seasonal page of Talmud from the High Holidays to Hanukkah. No prior experience necessary. Topic for September: ‘Tractate Rosh Hashanah: The Meaning of the Jewish New Year’  

This monthly Shabbat series looks at the Jewish sources on topics that matter. It takes place on Shabbat mornings following Kiddush. After the food is cleared, dessert is served and discourse ensues. For 'A' topics can include Animal Rights, Abortion, Anger or Anything else. To cast your vote contact Rabbi Morris.

Learn the ins and outs of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. Topics include Shabbat, Prayer, Life Cycle, etc. (Please note, this is not a conversion class.)

Each week gather with friends to study a seasonal page of Talmud from the High Holidays to Hanukkah. No prior experience necessary. Topic for September: ‘Tractate Rosh Hashanah: The Meaning of the Jewish New Year’  

Celebrate 318 years of England’s oldest synagogue. Join us for Shabbat dinner on the Shabbat before Rosh Hashanah.

The annual Sukkah Social for London JSOCs is being hosted at Bevis Marks synagogue. Queen Mary Jewish and Israel Society invite all Jewish students from across London to join us for a great evening. Music, refreshments and a buzzing atmosphere at Britain's oldest synagogue.

Gather in the hidden 18th century courtyard of Bevis Marks Synagogue and celebrate Succot with other young Jews in this secret section of the City. Food and drinks served.

Nachshon Rodrigues-Pereira from Amsterdam is leading this special Hoshana Rabbah service. Followed by breakfast in the Succah.

Join us for a most beautiful choral service in honour of our Hatan Bereshit, Alex Segall, and a delicious dinner. Choral service: 6:30pm Dinner to follow

In each of these monthly lectures learn the stories behind the institutions that define British Jewry today. Followed by refreshments and socialising. Sponsorship opportunities available.

(Nearly) each month enjoy a dinner, socialise and celebrate Shabbat together. Each dinner will highlight a young member of the community who will share a Jewish take on their area of expertise. To book a ticket for the 16th November dinner, click here.

This monthly Shabbat series looks at the Jewish sources on topics that matter. It takes place on Shabbat mornings during Kiddush. After the food is cleared, dessert is served and discourse ensues.

Enjoy a dinner, socialise and celebrate Shabbat together. Each dinner will highlight a young member of the community who will share a Jewish take on their area of expertise.

Journalism: The Jewish Chronicle and their competition In each of these monthly lectures learn the stories behind the institutions that define British Jewry today. Followed by refreshments and socialising.

Join us for our Grand Hanukkah candlelit service at Bevis Marks Synagogue on Sunday 22nd December at 5.30pm, in celebration of the first night of Hanukkah. Followed by a doughnut reception

Join us for a community Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Joseph Dweck at Bevis Marks Synagogue on Friday 3rd January. 6.30pm services, followed by dinner

Gather to study a seasonal page of Talmud. This term we study Tractate Megillah. No prior experience necessary with Rabbi Shalom Morris  

Learn the ins and out of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. This term we study the laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Shalom Morris  

Politics: Monarchs, Politicians and the Board of Deputies. In each of these monthly lectures learn the stories behind the institutions that define British Jewry today. Followed by refreshments and socializing. Sponsorship opportunities available.  

The class on 13th January is cancelled,  classes to resume on 20th January    

Jews around the world study one page (daf) of Talmud a day to complete the entire Talmud in over seven years. In this class we will study one topic from the previous week’s pages and together participate in this worldwide phenomenon. We are currently in tractate Berahot. Open to all levels  

Learn the ins and out of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. This term we study the laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Shalom Morris  

This monthly Shabbat series looks at the Jewish sources on topics that matter following the alphabet. It takes place on Shabbat mornings during Kiddush. January is the letter E  

Jews around the world study one page (daf) of Talmud a day to complete the entire Talmud in over seven years. In this class we will study one topic from the previous week’s pages and together participate in this worldwide phenomenon. We are currently in tractate Berahot. Open to all levels  

February Topic: Kosher The Board of Shehita and Kashrut Authorities: Join Rabbi Morris for monthly lectures and learn the stories behind the institutions that define British Jewry today. Followed by refreshments and socialising. Sponsorship opportunities available

Learn the ins and out of Jewish practice in this in-depth and practical class. This term we study the laws of Shabbat with Rabbi Shalom Morris  

This monthly Shabbat series looks at the Jewish sources on topics that matter following the alphabet. It takes place on Shabbat mornings during Kiddush. February is the letter F

Join us for a Megilliah Reading followed by  hamentashchen and refreshments. Arbit and Megillah with Rabbi Joseph Dweck    

Megillah and regular morning service with Rabbi Elia  

This event is now cancelled March Topic: Synagogues: United, Sephardic and The Federation Join Rabbi Morris for monthly lectures and learn the stories behind the institutions that define British Jewry today Followed by refreshments and socializing. Sponsorship opportunities available

Unfortunately this event is now cancelled Join us for a community Shabbat dinner with Rabbi Joseph Dweck at Bevis Marks Synagogue on Friday 20th March 6.30pm services, followed by dinner. Rabbi Dweck will also deliver a sermon on Shabbat Morning